This associate respiratory nurse specialist role in the acute trust is a developmental post and as such this role is strongly supported by a senior respiratory CNS to ensure the post holder progresses towards senior Respiratory CNS. The role will offer a high standard of specialist respiratory nursing advice, education, supervision for in patients and support to ward staff. It will focus on supporting the respiratory clinical staff, and also network with a broad MDT in and out of hospital.
The role will be based in the acute trust, working closely with the Respiratory CNS team to coordinate complex care and provide care to respiratory in-patients. The main aim of the role is to ensure that respiratory patients including ASTHMA/COPD/ILD/OHS/OSA etc and Asthma patients receive appropriate care packages and care bundles before discharge in accordance with national guidance. This role will be also working in OPD with Sleep Apnoea patients and Home ventilation patients.
No Sponsorship is available for this role
The post holder will work as part of the respiratory and Sleep Apnoea team in OPD and focus on day to day case load of in-patients lead by the respiratory CNS. The post holder will support band 4/5 staff in OPD + ward staff and assist in the management of respiratory in patients. To deputise for delegated tasks as deemed appropriate by the Respiratory CNS.
Work with the respiratory team around the common goals to produce real improvements in clinical practice, quality and services.
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
DetailsPay scheme: Agenda for change Band: Band 6 Salary: £39,959 a year (Per Annum, Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Part-time Reference number: 390-NM-DOM-SO-9762 Closing date: 04 November 2026
- RGN
- Respiratory BSc or Equivalent course
- Significant post RGN experience in acute respiratory care
- Evidence of sound respiratory knowledge and reflection for professional development
- Experience in working with respiratory patients in Hospital sleep service
- Experience supporting patients with CPAP, NIV or sleep apnoea
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.
Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.
Employer contact detailsLead Respiratory Nurse: lisa ward, ,
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